diffraction


Definition: Meaning of, diffraction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈfrakʃn /

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diffraction diffractions
  1. when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
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diffraction used in phrases

  • X-ray diffraction (noun)
    1. the scattering of X rays by the atoms of a crystal; the diffraction pattern shows structure of the crystal
  • diffraction grating (noun)
    1. or other electromagnetic radiation optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum
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